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    Arts and culture
    Homer Council on the Arts will host the annual Nutcracker Faire on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Homer Council on the Arts
    Art in time for the holidays
    By Christina Whiting • December 3, 2025 12:30 pm

    Check out what’s new in Homer’s galleries this month, starting on December First Friday.

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    Homer resident Meriam Linder is photographed with her display of works at Ptarmigan Arts, where she is the newest co-op member. Photo provided by Meriam Linder
    Handmade creations inspired by the natural world
    By Christina Whiting • November 19, 2025 8:30 pm

    Longtime local artist Meriam Linder is the newest member to join Ptarmigan Arts co-op gallery.

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    "Tern Tern Tern," a photograph captured by Taz Tally in 2019, is one of several images on display through November in his solo exhibit at the Art Shop Gallery in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Taz Tally
    Deliberate compositions
    By Christina Whiting • November 12, 2025 12:30 pm

    Photographer Taz Tally “dove headlong” into digital photography as a young artist to capture nuance and texture in his subjects.

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    "Reflections" is a watercolor painting by Michael Murray, one of several paintings by members of the Kachemak Bay Watercolor Society on display through November at Fireweed Gallery. Photo provided by Fireweed Gallery
    November First Friday
    By Christina Whiting • November 5, 2025 5:30 pm

    See annual exhibits, photography, watercolors and more in Homer’s galleries this month.

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    Martha Colburn's video, "Day of Dutch," will screen as part of Bunnell Street Art Center's FilmJam on Nov. 1, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Arts Center
    Bunnell features October exhibits, film, calls for art
    By Christina Whiting • October 15, 2025 5:30 pm

    Visit the gallery this month for ongoing shows, One Seat Cinema, FilmJam25 and Bunnell Arts by Air.

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    "Dream SpaceII Subsistence and Reminiscence" by printmaker Ethan Kayaani Lauesen is on display through October in the artist's collaborative exhibit at Bunnell Street Arts Center. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Arts Center
    Inspiration to create
    By Christina Whiting • October 1, 2025 1:30 am

    October’s First Friday exhibits showcase a wide variety of works and mediums.

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    "Play" is an interactive mixed media piece by Jenna Gerrety, on display through September 2025 in Homer Council on the Arts' "Fabricated" exhibit in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting
    ‘A deep and ancient chord’
    By Christina Whiting • September 24, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer Council on the Arts’ current showcase highlights fiber artists’ skill, time and creativity.

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    The basket catches fire on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at Mariner Park in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Homer ‘OPENS’ itself to annual Burning Basket project
    By Chloe Pleznac • September 10, 2025 8:30 am

    This year’s basket was the 22nd to be created in Homer.

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    Alaska World Arts Festival returns for 7th year
    By Chloe Pleznac • September 10, 2025 8:30 am

    The annual event, which aims to cultivate connections through the arts, will kick off on Friday, Sept. 12.

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    Ceramics by Jenny Nakao are on display through September 2025 at Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Arts Center
    1st Friday of fall
    By Christina Whiting • September 4, 2025 1:30 am

    Fall is in the air and new art is on display in Homer’s galleries.

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    "Avocado Toast" is a portrait photo taken by Amaia Nicole Crain in 2025 in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Amaia Nicole Crain
    Pushing boundaries
    By Christina Whiting • August 20, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer photographer’s debut shows her passion for portraiture and highlights social injustices.

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    A community member works with clay on a wheel in the ceramics studio at Homer Council on the Arts in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Homer Council on the Arts
    Homer’s art scene heads into fall
    By Christina Whiting • August 7, 2025 1:30 am

    Like the fireweed blooming in fields around town, Homer Council on the Arts’ activities are bursting onto the scene for…

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    Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Director Jan Knutson (right) accepts the Art Advocate award at  Homer Council on the Arts' annual Community Arts Award Ceremony on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Arts council presents annual awards
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer Council on the Arts presented seven community arts awards during their annual meeting Saturday.

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